July 6 12:19 PM PT1:19 PM MT2:19 PM CT3:19 PM ET19:19 GMT3:19 12:19 PM MST2:19 PM EST23:19 UAE21:1915:19 ET2:19 PM CT18:19 - Ginobili says he is returning to the San Antonio Spurs for a 14th season, making the announcement on Twitter.Analysis: Ginobili averaged 10.5 points in 70 games, his lowest scoring average since his rookie season. But the Spurs need his experience, versatility and playmaking to bolster the depth on a roster that is a little thin following some big expenditures in free agency.

Sep. 26 2:18 PM PT3:18 PM MT4:18 PM CT5:18 PM ET21:18 GMT5:18 2:18 PM MST4:18 PM EST1:18 UAE (+1)23:1817:18 ET4:18 PM CT20:18 - Ginobili was cleared to play after being diagnosed with a slight stress fracture in his right fibula during the offseason.Analysis: Ginobili's playing time will be limited initially as he works on his conditioning. Ginobili said he no longer suffers leg pain, though his feelings were hurt after San Antonio prevented him from playing for his native Argentina in the FIBA World Cup because of the injury.

July 4 6:13 AM PT7:13 AM MT8:13 AM CT9:13 AM ET13:13 GMT21:13 6:13 AM MST8:13 AM EST17:13 UAE15:139:13 ET8:13 AM CT12:13 - The San Antonio Spurs say Manu Ginobili has a stress fracture of the lower fibula of his right leg.Analysis: The injury could knock the key reserve for the NBA champion Spurs out of the upcoming World Cup of Basketball, where he was scheduled to play for Argentina. The tournament starts at the end of August in Spain. Ginobili wrote Tuesday on his Facebook page that his availability will depend on how he feels in about three weeks, but that he remains optimistic. It's unclear when Ginobili was injured.